1856 The History Of The Girondists by Alphonse De Lamartine Books - History

1856 The History Of The Girondists by Alphonse De Lamartine Books - History**RESERVED** 'The History Of The Girondists' by Alphonse De Lamartine, published by Henry G. Bohn, London in 1856. Complete in three volumes. Three quarter bound tan leather with five raised bands and red leather title and volume panels. Marbled boards. There is some light shelf wear to the extremities in some areas but generally all volumes display well. Marbled pastedown. Pencil markings to the front endpapers. Spotting to the preliminary pages,

free from any damage

A following volume

one reading 'Betjemann's Patent 5481'

Height: 214cm

This is barely visible and has no impact on the candlesticks' function but is mentioned for completeness

The front free endpaper is torn within Volume 1 and there is a small tear to the front free endpaper of Volume 5

but otherwise remains in a  good condition

After Francis' death

Joy was inspired by her father and two brothers - who ran a family business in painting and decorating

A delightful oil on canvas depicting a thatched cottage on a woodland path in dappled light

The lid to the box sits well and the hinges function perfectly

An attractive library magnifier